The 2026 FIFA World Cup, just under 100 days away, faces a cloud of political turmoil and international conflict, particularly affecting the United States, a co-host. President Donald Trump's policies and a new war with Iran are raising concerns for millions of expected fans.

• The United States is experiencing plummeting tourism rates and implementing a restrictive immigration crackdown, including freezing visas for multiple countries qualified for the World Cup.
• Iran's football federation has warned it may withdraw from the tournament due to the ongoing war initiated by Trump.
• Co-host Mexico is also facing heightened security concerns due to recent cartel violence, though officials express confidence in safety.

Real Madrid's exciting Brazilian winger, Rodrygo Goes, is confirmed to miss the upcoming World Cup due to a severe knee injury.

• Rodrygo has sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right leg.
• The injury occurred during Real Madrid's recent La Liga match against Getafe.
• This setback ends his dream of competing for Brazil in the World Cup and also rules him out for the remainder of the season with his club.

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered a hamstring tendon injury, according to his club Al-Nassr. The injury is not expected to prevent him from participating in the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

• Expected to be sidelined for two to four weeks.
• The veteran footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, could be playing in a record sixth World Cup.
• The injury occurred during a match in the Saudi Pro League last month.